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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2196
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A mature pine nut tree growing immediately beside another specimen of the same species. Local knowledge and site history suggest these trees may have been planted by Orton Bradley himself, making them of potential historical significance to the park and wider Canterbury region.

The tree is a prolific producer, with large numbers of cones and edible nuts present on the ground beneath the canopy. This strong fruiting habit indicates good vigour and adds to the tree’s ecological and heritage value.

Both trees have similar large wounds at the base of the trunk.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Pinus
Species: pinea
Common names: stone pine, umbrella pine
Height: 18.80m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 503 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 160.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 22.70m
Crown Spread B: 24.50m
Avg. Crown Spread: 23.60m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Large mushroom shaped canopy , flat on top.
Champion Tree Score: 279
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
24 Dec 2025 Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.654143043524655 / 172.70814347267154
Location Name:
Address: Marine drive
Suburb: Chartris Bay
City/Town: Banks Peninsula
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Up main driveway then left into paddock.
Public Accessibility: Public Walkway
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 24 Dec 2025
Ra Hammer 24 Dec 2025
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